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Is dropping bad food habits beneficial? (view pics)

London: Be it carbohydrate-rich food items or chocolate, several Britishers gave up something at the beginning of the year to be healthy. But is striking out a food habit actually beneficial?There is a list of

PTI PTI Updated on: January 22, 2014 18:03 IST


Chocolate: People tend to quit eating chocolates as experts say eating them means there is an increase in the consumption of sugar which is not too good for the body.

Celebrity quitters: Music mogul Simon Cowell recently cut out chocolates to stay healthy.

Pros: American scientists have found that people who eat chocolate a few times a week are actually likely to be thinner than those who eat it very occasionally. Studies suggest chocolate may be good for the heart, brain and even your skin.

Cons: The average chocolate bar contains 250 calories, lots of fat and sugar. Too much could lead to weight gain and excess sugar is linked to diabetes and tooth decay.

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